can dom or someone measure how far from the weld on the stock pipe you had to cut?


thanks

I cut it 2 and 1/4 ... but it doesn't even slide in 1/2 the way usually ... I also have that slipper to fit the stock header and cobra I have whihc I got off adamwade ... So YMMV ...
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Srinath.

well, I dont remember how much was left on the stocker, proly bout 3-1/2" to 4" to the weld.  Also, if you notice that it wants to rotate back into the way of your caliper, keep rotating it in that direction and it will turn out again and feel totally solid.  You might need a longer hanger bolt, too.

And you might have to clean the header off all the paint ... meaing sand paper it a bit and spray wd40 on everyhting ... its a Buddha Loves You to take off and put on ... and after you get it on ... taking it off will be a royal pain ... but else it might leak... so trade off...
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Srinath.

okay and about paint... any old paint?

people here recommend grill paint... for cars you should never do that (to headers) because that grill paint is designed to not allow ANY heat to be released and will ruin your cat... so is this okay for bikes since they don't have cats to heat up??what about muffler packing damage?


I was thinking about cutting off the center stand stopper thing and having it welded to the pipe you made me... good idea or no?

They make high temp black spray paint that I've seen at auto parts stores.  Look for something in the 1200 - 1500 degree range.  Not the 5oo degree engine paint.  They also make a black spray paint that I've seen at www.denniskirk.com that is made specially for exhausts.

Quote from: adamwadeThey make high temp black spray paint that I've seen at auto parts stores.  Look for something in the 1200 - 1500 degree range.  Not the 5oo degree engine paint.  They also make a black spray paint that I've seen at www.denniskirk.com that is made specially for exhausts.

the thing I don't like about those high temp exhaust paint is that they are made for headers.... and have to get REALLY hot for the paint to cure.   I think the muffler pipe is too far back to get hot enough to cure the paint

Just bake them in your oven.

The paint will cure at ~400 in about 10 mins ... and you will get it to 400 heck 600 or more at the mid pipe point ... and why paint it ... its stainless ... yea I know the flange is steel...
The stand button ... well if you want to ... but make sure you have the pipe in the perfect location... cos if you dont and have to rotate it ... its going to be off ... I'd say forget that and just ziptie a chunk of car tire to the stand ... but hey its your bike ... and if you dont want it looking all purty with them zip ties then its your problem ...   :lol: ... You better meet the 100 zip tie minimum that I require before a bike is considered GStwin material ...
Q: Guess what is holding my GS together
A: Zip ties, duct tape and inner tube ...
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Srinath.

For exhaust paint, see the Exhaust temps? thread, particularly this post about PJ1's "Fast Black" 1500-degree exhaust paint.

I'm pretty sure I've seen this stuff on the shelf at my local dealer, but I can't remember what they were asking for it.

Quote from: Domwell, I dont remember how much was left on the stocker, proly bout 3-1/2" to 4" to the weld.  Also, if you notice that it wants to rotate back into the way of your caliper, keep rotating it in that direction and it will turn out again and feel totally solid.  You might need a longer hanger bolt, too.

i know it's a pain but can you actually measure the distance for me?


Thanks!

3-55/64"

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wow thanks... is that to the cut itself; or the end of the added pipe?


thanks!

On your stock headers, you will notice that they merge into a collector.  I measured from the last weld on that.  Srinath's pipe is very forgiving, a 1/4" to 1/2" either way won't matter all that much.  

If you are worried that you might cut off too much, start with 6" from the last weld, then that will give you a rough estimate of how much more needs to come off.  

Remember this, your first cut with the sawzall with the headers attached.  After that it will be impossible to cut another piece off while the headers are on the bike.  Believe me, the thing will shake so hard you'll never be able to get a cut started..  Hafta clamp them down.

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Someone has those plastic dial calipers and waaaaay too much time...
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